दुर्गदर्शन : We Have Arranged A 1 Day Mansoon Trek To TIKONA FORT On Sunday 23rd Aug 2015

Little info about the fort :Type: Hill FortHeight: 3500 ft Feet above MSL (Approx)Grade: EasyRegion: Lonavala.Base Village: Tikona peth.Tikona Fort, also renowned as Vitandgad fort, is a major hill fort in Maval region near the Lonavala. Tikona fort, literally means triangle fort, had witnessed many dynasties ruled in the Maratha region. This was the nerve center of the many activities of entire Malwa Pawna regions. The small hamlet close to the fort is Tikona peth. The fort’s mammoth entrance is a special attraction..The Tikona fort is a great trekking destination for the adventurous tourists.One can get the eye catching views of the Pawna Dam and the forts at Visaput, Tung and Lohagarh. The fort encloses a lake, Satvahan caves and the temple of ‘Trimbakeshwar Mahadev’.

The fort was built during the Silhara dynasty. There is a temple on top of the peak. The view of the Pawna dam, Kathingad and valleys from the top is breathtaking..The itinerary for the Trek is as given below:.Meeting Point : @ Kamsheth Railway station…. @ 08:35 Hrs on Sunday 23 Aug 2015.Mumbai People:.Board Indrayani Express From cst on Saturday 23rd Aug 2015 Morning at 5.40 am and alight at Lonavla by 8am. (With ticket till Kamshet)

Time table of Indrayani Express :Mumbai CST : 5.40amDadar : 5.51amThane : 6.14amKalyan : 6.35amKarjat : 7.15amLonavala : 8.00am.Note: 1)People may board same train from their respective stations of convenience and meet us directly at Lonavla. {Train timetable is provided above} . Preferably try to get into second last general compartment as we will be boarding the same.2) For Comfortable Journey, U can book reserved Tkts in the train if u wish to.3)Alternatively, U can Opt for MSRTC bus service which goes through Lonavala bus depo, alight there & walk of 7-8 mins will take u @ Railway station (Suitable for Navi Mumbai ppl).Move forward to Kamshet by local train (8 :15am at Lonavala station platform no 3)..Pune people : .Catch Pune Lonavala Local Train … Timings are as below

Extra Pair of clothes, Good trekking shoes, A haversack to put all these things..

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Yogesh : Call 9768257183 (only whatsapp 9702525435 )

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Rules

1. Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.

2. Trek leader’s decision will be final and binding.

3. Team Durgdarshan reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice.

# IMP NOTE

*The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.Hiking / Trekking / Rock climbing is an adventurous activity and accidents can happen in spite of taking utmost caution and care.*The club will not be responsible for injury / accident / death to the participant while on trek.

*Medical Disclaimer: Its Important to be fit before going for Treks. It is Important to have a medical fitness check up done.*If suffering from any allergy or ailment, please bring prescribed medicines to prevent serious health problem including heatstroke,sever headache, cough, dehydration and hypothermia. Participants suffering from chronic conditions like asthma bronchitis, blood pressure,migraine, diabetes etc should Take permission from their physicians before treks.